Updated July 2026
Minnehaha Falls
A wide, stepped cascade on Falls Creek that drops roughly 100 ft over mossy ledges near Lake Rabun, reached by a short trail off gravel Bear Gap Road.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check U.S. Forest Service (Chattahoochee National Forest) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Graded lakes within 25 miles
- BLake Rabun · Rabun County · 2.8 mi
- BLake Burton · Rabun County · 6 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Minnehaha Falls drops about 100 feet. That makes it the 193rd-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 73% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Minnehaha Falls Trail (Forest Trail 147) reaches it about 0.4 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 62 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Lakemont. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with U.S. Forest Service (Chattahoochee National Forest) for closures and current conditions.
Spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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- Dukes Creek Falls · 150 ft
- Helton Creek Falls · 100 ft
- Hemlock Falls · 15 ft
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnehaha_Falls_(Georgia)
- https://exploregeorgia.org/tallulah-falls/outdoors-nature/natural-attractions/minnehaha-falls-cnf
- https://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/waterfalls/eastern-us-minnehaha-falls/
- https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/minnehaha-falls-georgia-trail/
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